BEYBLADE: Evolution released for the Nintendo 3DS

You may or may not have heard about BEYBLADE, but over 200 million toys for the series have been sold worldwide up to this point, and a brand new TV series just hit the airwaves too. Today we’ve got the news that BEYBLADE: Evolution for the Nintendo 3DS has hit the shelves. I’m pretty new to the series myself, so let’s dig into the announcement and see what it’s all about:

BEYBLADE is one of the world’s biggest brands, with 200 million toys sold worldwide to date, and the all-new anime TV series BEYBLADE: Shogun Steel debuted this fall to top ratings. Taking place after the Metal Saga, BEYBLADE: Shogun Steel features new characters, new spirits, and new battling experiences in an action-packed expansion of the smash hit BEYBLADE universe. BEYBLADE: Evolution includes elements from the new series and bridges the storyline between the Metal Saga and Shogun Steel, including an opportunity for players to unlock the next-generation Samurai Ifrit W145CF BEYBLADE Battle Top for use in-game.

Developed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of the Nintendo 3DS, BEYBLADE: Evolution lets players launch their in-game BEYBLADE, using the gyro and motion sensors and manipulating the viewing angle with the AR camera for precise control and adjustment. Players engage in real-time multiplayer battles or follow the Story Mode campaign unlocking new parts and information to fine-tune their tops in the Bey Factory. Battle your friends in the faithfully recreated virtual arenas, or in one of the brand new arenas. BEYBLADE: Evolution is also compatible with the new Nintendo 2DS handheld system.

The game is available as both a Collector’s Edition (with the exclusive, limited edition Wing Pegasus 90WF Battle Top) for $39.99 or the standard “Solus edition” for $29.95. Both are available now.